LIVING IN MALAYSIA
Malaysia is a wonderfully unique country that has captivated generations with its natural beauty , cultural diversity and the warmth of its people . It ’ s a great destination for learning and adventure .
Located in the economic pulse of Southeast Asia , Malaysia is the leading tourist and commercial destination in Asia . It ’ s politically stable , geographically safe and has a warm tropical climate . And with a diverse population of various ethnicities , cultures and backgrounds , Malaysia offers no shortage of flavourful cuisine , vibrant festivals and heritage traditions . You ’ ll always have places to go , people to meet and treasures to discover .
GETTING TO MONASH
Our campus in Sunway is well connected with great transport links . Whether you choose to drive or take public transport , getting to uni is incredibly easy .
KLIA Express ( Airport )
STUDYING IN SUNWAY
Sunway City is a friendly and safe township where you ’ ll have everything you need within reach . Eateries , hotels , banks , a medical center , a shopping mall , and even a water theme park are all easily accessed using a monitored elevated pedestrian walkway or public transport .
Want to go farther ? From Sunway City , you ’ re less than an hour away by train to the Kuala Lumpur city centre where you can visit iconic landmarks and attractions such as the Petronas Twin Towers , Central Market , Islamic Arts Museum , KL Bird Park and more .
COST OF LIVING
Before you begin your studies at Monash , it ’ s a good idea to plan and prepare a budget . Below are some costs associated with living and studying in Malaysia , and should be used as an approximate guide . These figures ( in Malaysian Ringgit ) are estimates only , and may vary depending on your personal lifestyle choices . Generally , Malaysia is an affordable country .
• Accommodation
• Phone and internet
• Groceries
• Eating out
• Clothing
• Entertainment
monash . edu . my / living-costs
RM330 to RM1500 per month RM30 to RM80 per month RM50 to RM80 per trip RM6 to RM50 per meal From RM30 From RM12 per event
LRT
USJ 7 station
BRT
Sun-U Monash station
KL Sentral
KTM
Setia Jaya station
BRT
Sun-U Monash station
Within Sunway City
Take the BRT electric bus service to key locations within Sunway City , or opt for the free shuttle bus service that runs every hour .
Operation hours Monday to Saturday : 7.00am to 10.15pm Sunday : 9.00am to 10.15pm
Pyramid Tower Hotel ( Sunway Pyramid and Sunway Lagoon )
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa Sunway Metro ( bus stop ) Sunway Lagoon BRT Station Sunway Geo Residences Bay Rocks A Marine / Nautica La Costa Monash Residence Sun-U Monash BRT Station Sun-U Residence Sunway Medical Lagoon Club ( bus stop )
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